Juan Nunez News

Western Michigan football earned four second team nods and three third team nods on the 2009 All-Mid-American Conference team, announced by the league office recently.

WMU quarterback Tim Hiller, running back Brandon West, left tackle Anthony Parker and linebacker Austin Pritchard were all named All-MAC Second Team on Wednesday.

One week after giving up 344 yards and 4 TDs to the most prolific passer in Mid-Ameican Conference history, Dan LeFevour, beleaguered Ball State now must contend with Hiller, who needs 316 yards tonight to move into third all-time on the conference list.

WMU's Bill Cubit , 68-44-1, 10 seasons; 34-26 at WMU, fifth season. Ball State's Stan Parrish , 58-52-3, 11 seasons; 1-11 at Ball State, first full season.

WMU's Jordan White tries to push off EMU's Chris May during the first half of the game at EMU's Rynearson Stadium Saturday in Ypsilanti.

WMU's Bill Cubit , 67-44-1, 10 seasons; 33-26 at WMU, fifth season. Eastern Michigan's Ron English , 0-9 at EMU, first season as a head coach.

Last Saturday was far from the finest hour for either of these defenses. The Broncos saw Kent State's freshman quarterback torch them continuously until he'd racked up a career-best 373 yards passing, more than doubling his average.

Standing at 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, you can't ignore Trey Smith among the Western Michigan University receiving corps.

As expectations go, folks don't really think much of Robert Arnheim, the receiver.

The Western Michigan football team recorded a thrilling come-from-behind overtime victory over Buffalo last weekend.

Western Michigan wide receiver Trey Smith makes a catch over a Buffalo defender during the second half Saturday.

When a defense gives up nearly 500 yards of total offense, its team is likely out of the game.

Western Michigan University's football team was suddenly feeling good about itself and its chances after Juan Nunez's 18-yard touchdown catch on fourth-and-2 with 2:33 left before halftime.

Five Broncos earned a place on Phil Steele's Mid-Season All-Mid-American Conference Team.

As if getting past the emotional toll of Saturday's loss to Central Michigan wasn't difficult enough.

Until the final 2:32 of the first half, Western Michigan did everything necessary to hang in this game with Central Michigan.

It was two-and-a-half minutes Western Michigan University wished they could have back.

Jordan White is happy to be healthy and able to contribute again for Western Michigan.

Hiller also hit Juan Nunez on a 2-yard touchdown pass. The Rockets were led by Austin Dantin, who was 17-for-28 for 160 yards and three touchdowns.

Western Michigan University's Juan Nunez jumps into the arms of teammate Matt Stevens to celebrate his first-quarter touchdown reception Saturday night.